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PhD Mechanical Engineering at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

The investment in artificial intelligence, automation, Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems as well as manufacturing plants will continue to propel market growth in transforming the traditional engineering fields. ?The Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering will offer graduate courses on the recent advances and emerging research in mechanical engineering, such as automation, robotics, thermal and fluid systems, energy systems, mechanics, design and manufacturing, and nanoengineering, with the aim to prepare students for success

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Duration: 72 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

72 credit hours total. Required courses include ENGR 8130 Statistical Learning and Data Mining in Engineering; ENGR 8910 Foundations for Engineering Research; ENGR 8950 Graduate Seminar; ENGR 9300 (3 hours) Doctoral Dissertation; ENGR 9000 Doctoral Research.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates have gone on to academic careers as research and teaching faculty at top-ranked universities. Other graduates pursue successful non-academic careers with national research labs and industry (e.g., as research scientists, engineering managers, technicians).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: 3 Letters of recommendation CV Statement of Purpose (emphasizing career goals, objectives, and research plans); at the end of the statement include the names of faculty who share your interests and could serve as your major advisor. Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA); if accepted, you must submit official transcripts prior to matriculation. International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Application deadline is December 15 for the following Fall semester and September 15 for the following Spring semester.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 72 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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